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Encyclopedias

Use these resources if you need a general idea of a topic, or if you're just starting your research.

Recommended Resources

AtoZ The USA

Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states.

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AtoZ The World

Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers.

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AtoZ World Food

Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica

An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.

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Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia

Over 25,000 records covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. Contains various images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas. (viaᅠINSPIRE)

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World History inContext

Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

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